2011 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV towing

Economical driving.......................................................................5-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 5-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 5-03
Parking brake................................................................................ 5-03
Parking.......................................................................................... 5-04
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 5-05
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 5-05
Electric motor switch .................................................................... 5-07
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 5-08
Starting the electric motor unit ..................................................... 5-08
Transmission................................................................................. 5-09
Driving the vehicle ....................................................................... 5-11
Inspection
and maintenance following rough road oper-
ation.......................................................................................... 5-12
Braking......................................................................................... 5-12
Brake assist system....................................................................... 5-13
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 5-14
Electric power steering system (EPS) ..........................................5-15
Active stability control (ASC) ...................................................... 5-16
Cargo loads................................................................................... 5-19
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 5-20Starting and driving
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NOTE
l When
moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the electric motor speed to increase. In
such situations, temporarily turning off the
ASC with the “ASC OFF” switch will make
it easier to move out your vehicle.
l Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
l If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac-
tivate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC indication lamp or ASC OFF in-
dication lamp E00619300556-
ASC indication lamp
The indication lamp will blink
when the ASC is operating. -
ASC OFF indication lamp
This indication lamp will turn on
when the ASC is turned off with the
“ASC OFF” switch. CAUTION
l
When
the indication lamp blinks, ASC
is
operating, which means that the road is
slippery or that your vehicle’s wheels are
beginning to slip. If this happens, drive
slower with less accelerator input. If the indication lamp illuminates
while driving
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If

an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the indication lamp and indication lamp will turn
on. CAUTION
l
The system may be malfunctioning.
Stop

the vehicle in a safe place, put the se-
lector lever to the “P” (PARK) position
and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check
whether the indication lamp goes out. If
they go out, there is no abnormal condi-
tion. If they do not go out or appear fre-
quently, it is not necessary to stop the ve-
hicle immediately, but we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected. Towing
E00624400089 CAUTION
l
When
towing the vehicle with only the
front wheels raised off the ground, do not
place the electric motor switch in the
“ON” position. Placing the electric motor
switch in the “ON” position could cause
the ASC to operate, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Note that the correct towing method de-
pends on the vehicle’s drive configura-
tion. For details, refer to “Towing” on
page 7-10. Starting and driving
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Trailer towing
E00610000244WARNING
l Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
It may cause an accident or damage the
vehicle. Starting and driving
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If the vehicle breaks down
............................................................ 7-02
Emergency starting ....................................................................... 7-02
Tyre repair kit ............................................................................... 7-04
Towing.......................................................................................... 7-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions .................................7-12For emergencies
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l
A tyre in which puncture sealant has been
used should ideally be replaced with a new
one. If you wish to have such a tyre properly
repaired for reuse, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist. Note that a proper
repair is impossible following an emergency
repair if the puncture hole cannot be located.
l Wipe away any sealant that gets on the
wheel. Provided the valve is replaced with a
new one, the wheel can be reused.
l The manufacturer is unable to guarantee that
all tyre punctures can be repaired with the
tyre repair kit, in particular cuts or perfora-
tions with a diameter of more than 4 mm or
away from the tyre’s tread. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage sustained through im-
proper use of the tyre repair kit.
l The manufacturer is not liable for damage sus-
tained through re-use of any tyre in which
tyre sealant has been used. Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If
you need to tow your vehicle, we recommend
that you contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.

In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The ready indicator illuminates but the vehi-
cle does not move, or an abnormal noise is
produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow
the vehicle. Please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a commer-
cial tow truck service for assistance.

Only when you cannot receive a towing service
from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in this part. The regulations concerning towing may differ from
country
to country. It is recommended that you
obey the regulations of the area where you are driv-
ing your vehicle.
Towing with rear wheels raised off the ground
Towing with front wheels raised off the ground For emergencies
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Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
l
This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift
will damage the bumper and front end.
l If the transmission is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the vehicle with the
driving wheels on a carriage (Type B, D
or E) as illustrated.
l If you tow the vehicle with only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off
the ground (Type B or C) after starting
the electric motor unit, the Active Stabili-
ty Control (ASC) system may operate, re-
sulting in an accident.
l If you tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground (Type C) as illustra-
ted, make sure that the towing speed and
distance given below are never exceeded,
causing damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing with rear wheels raised off the ground
(Type B)
Place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion and secure the steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap. Towing with front wheels raised off the ground
(Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Place

the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another
vehicle, pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. The front towing hook (A) is located asshown in the illustration. Secure the tow rope
to the front towing hook. NOTE
l Using

any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook (A) could result in damage to the ve-
hicle body. l
Using
a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
2. Start the electric motor unit. If the electric motor unit does not start, turn
the electric motor switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion. CAUTION
l
If
the vehicle is towed with the electric mo-
tor switch in the “ON” position without
starting the electric motor unit, the auxili-
ary battery may be flat during towing. In
this case, the brake performance may be
very poor. Steering is also very heavy.
Therefore, start the electric motor unit as
much as possible for towing.
l Do not leave the electric motor switch in
the “LOCK” position. The steering wheel
will lock, causing loss of control.
3. Place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law. (Follow the local driving laws and
regulations.)
5. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained between the drivers of both ve-
hicles, and that the vehicles travel at low
speed. For emergencies
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CAUTION
l
The person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the
rope never becomes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
l When the vehicle is to be towed by anoth-
er vehicle with all wheels on the ground,
make sure that the towing speed and dis-
tance given below are never exceeded,
causing damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing another vehicle
Your
vehicle cannot be used to tow another vehicle. Operation under adverse driving
conditions E00801702717
On a flooded road l Do

not drive on a flooded road. If you drive
on a flooded road, not only the electric motor
unit stops but also a failure like electric leak-
age or short circuit may occur.
If you inevitably had to run on a flooded
road and the vehicle was exposed to water,
be sure to have your vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l If there is water on the brakes after driving
through puddles or washing the vehicle, re-
sulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In
such cases, lightly depress the brake pedal to
see if the brakes operate properly. If they do
not, lightly depress the pedal several times
while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles a layer of water may form between
the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures. On a snow-covered or frozen road
l When
driving on a snow-covered or frozen
road, it is recommended that you use snow
tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains”
sections.
l Avoid high-speed driving, sudden accelera-
tion, sudden braking, and sharp turns.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel on
snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage
and skidding. Tyres may slip if the ability of
the tyres to grip the road surface lessens.
This may make it more difficult to stop the
vehicle with normal braking operations. For
vehicles with an anti-lock brake system
(ABS), firmly depress and hold down the
brake pedal.
l Allow extra distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sud-
den braking.
l Accumulation of ice on the braking system
can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from
a standstill slowly after confirming safety
around the vehicle. CAUTION
l
Do
not press the accelerator pedal rapid-
ly. If the wheels break free of the ice, the
vehicle could suddenly start moving and
possibly cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive
as slow as possible when driving on bumpy
or rutted roads. For emergencies
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Puncture
Tyre repair kit 7-04
Q Quick charging 1-08
RReady indicator 4-09
Rear combination lamps
Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-33
Rear fog lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 4-09
Replacement 8-32
Switch 4-15
Rear room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Rear seat 3-05
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30,8-33
Rear window demister switch 4-18
Rear-view mirror Inside 5-05
Outside 5-05
Refill capacities 9-07
Regenerative braking 02
Regular charging 1-04
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Roof carrier precaution 5-19
Room lamp (front) 6-12
Room lamp (rear) 6-13 SSafe driving techniques 5-03
Seat belt 3-08
Child restraint 3-11
Force limiter

3-11
Inspection 3-20
Pregnant women restraint 3-10
Pretensioner 3-11
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp (for driver and
front passenger) 3-09
Warning lamp (for rear passenger) 3-10
Seats Adjustment 3-03
Front seat 3-03
Head restraints 3-07
Heated seat 3-04
Rear seat 3-05
Secret box 6-14
Selector lever 5-09
Service precaution 8-06
Service reminder 4-03,4-04
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30,8-33
Snow tyres 8-16
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 4-02
Starting the electric motor unit 5-08
Steering wheel lock 5-08
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Storage spaces 6-14 Glove box 6-14
Secret box 6-14
Sun visors 6-10
Supplemental restraint system 3-20 Servicing 3-30
Warning lamp 3-29
T Tail lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-33
Tailgate 2-08
Towing 7-10
Traction battery 02
Transmission 5-09 Driving the vehicle 5-11
Selector lever 5-09
Selector lever position indicator 5-10
Tripmeter 4-03,4-04
Turn-signal indication lamps 4-09
Turn-signal lever 4-14
Tyre repair kit 7-04
Tyres 8-14 Inflation pressures 8-15
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-05
Snow tyres 8-16
Tread wear indicators 8-16
Tyre chains 8-17
Tyre repair kit 7-04
Tyre rotation 8-16
V Vanity mirror 6-10
Vehicle care precautions

8-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-03
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Ventilators 6-02 Alphabetical index
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